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Contact dermatitis from a presumed allergy to paraphenylenediamine
Author(s) -
Hansen Daniel,
Voutsalath Melissa
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
journal of cosmetic dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.626
H-Index - 44
eISSN - 1473-2165
pISSN - 1473-2130
DOI - 10.1111/j.1473-2165.2009.00466.x
Subject(s) - dermatology , medicine , allergic contact dermatitis , hair dyes , hyperpigmentation , contact dermatitis , sensitization , allergy , contact allergy , allergen , immunology , chemistry , organic chemistry , dyeing
Summary Paraphenylenediamine (PPD) is a potent skin allergen found in permanent hair dye and temporary henna tattoo ink. Several cases of adverse skin reactions to PPD have been reported in the literature. Here we present a case involving a patient who acquired a temporary tattoo while vacationing in Mexico and subsequently developed contact dermatitis at the tattoo site. He provided a history of permanent hair dye use in the past with associated cutaneous reaction. Temporary tattoos have become increasingly popular with travelers and as a result so have reports of associated allergic contact dermatitis. Of concern is cross‐reaction of PPD to related compounds, severe reactions in younger populations and sequelae including increased sensitization, permanent scarring, and persistent postinflammatory hyperpigmentation.